- Release date: 2006
- Runtime: N/A
- Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
- Starring: Ajay Devgan, Vivek Oberoi, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor ... See all
- Director: Vishal Bharadwaj
- Plot: Advocate Raghunath Mishra has arranged the marriage of his daughter, Dolly, with Rajan, knowing fully well that Dolly loves Omkara Shukla. Before the marriage could take place, the groom's party is attacked, they flee, and Dolly is reportedly abducted. Raghunath is able to trace Dolly to Omkara, a criminal and... Read more
User Reviews
The power of Omkara
Aug 13, 2006
Abhishek Saha
Aug 13, 2006Abhishek Saha
One of the questions that the director and the scriptwriter have to deal with when making a film adaptation of a classic is that of balance. One would like to remain true to the original story, yet each medium has... Read more at imdb.com
The resurgence of quality cinema...and how! Watch it for Saif!
Jul 27, 2006
akshat
Jul 27, 2006akshat
It seems that Bollywood is coming of age. To tackle something like Shakespeare...is no mean feat and in Hindi...wow! Being a bit of a literati, I went into the movie hall, well armed with 'Othello' knowledge, ready to slam the... Read more at imdb.com
OMKARA.....A Brilliant movie
Jul 31, 2006
ankur
Jul 31, 2006ankur
When someone makes an adaptation of one of the greatest Shakespearan tragedies, you have to stand up and take notice. And especially Vishal Bhardwaj, someone who had made Maqbool the toast of the festival circuit and on par with some... Read more at imdb.com
Nice movie with a different story and based on "Othello". It is very well directed and has some hit songs. A must watch- good acting by everyone.
here comes the ShakespeareGOODIE..
Aug 13, 2006
dalakoti_dalakoti
Aug 13, 2006dalakoti_dalakoti
MOVIE making is a risky job and especially in bollywood where majority of the movies sinks without trace making something really different needs guts.It really needs a Gr8 amount of courage.Vishal Bharadwaj did justice with something different like Makri.Who thought... Read more at imdb.com
Can Raw be Gorgeous ?...its Omkara !
Aug 01, 2006
gauravb21
Aug 01, 2006gauravb21
Can Raw be Gorgeous ? Well here we have for that one rare spectacular treat. Vishal Bhardwaj visualizes and presents a mesmeric manifestation out of rustic, rural, and wild backdrop. Omkara is an adaptation from Othello, one of the four... Read more at imdb.com
Superb acting by everyone specially Saif and Kareena with very realistic picturization of caste based politics in India makes this a great movie to watch. The songs are very memorable and Vishal Bhardwaj is really impressive in his directorial debut.
Omkara
Jul 31, 2006
harpisteva
Jul 31, 2006harpisteva
I just recently watched Omkara. I felt that the movie was hard to follow during the first half of the film due to the UP slang and I was completely reliant on the subtitles. The movie was very well directed... Read more at imdb.com
Omkara: A Classic Of International Standards
Jul 30, 2006
ishanp-1
Jul 30, 2006ishanp-1
Traditionally in Bollywood you narrate fantasy and try to make it an art form, thankfully it doesn't work. Real life is harsh, as a nation we are in the first phase of seeing reality taking art form on screen. It... Read more at imdb.com
Critics Reviews
IndiaGlitz
The choice of singers in Sunidhi Chauhan and Sukhvinder Singh is perfect.
After listening to hundreds of ordinary songs
Suresh Wadkars Jag Ja is a treat for all those who treasure goose-pimple-evoking-poetry and salubrious vocals.
... Full Review
| Jul 28, 2006IndiaGlitz
All the songs are brilliantly produced and entrance for their sheer originality and entertainment value.
For, the earthen, desert-sand-looking-colour of the entire film makes it an absolute visual treat.
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| Dec 05, 2007Real Bollywood
Hell charm you within moments.
For my character it means better bargaining power in the household.
I love my character.
... Full Review
Cinema Strikes Back
Omkara or Omi is a gifted chieftain who heads a gang of outlaws
Dont miss this rare chance to see (hopefully) world-class, popular Indian filmmaking on the big screen.
... Full Review
Apun ka Choice
Working with Vishal and the team of 'Omkara' was a pleasurable experience.
Kareena added that Omkara is one of the few movies that have given her creative satisfaction.
... Full Review
News
U, Me aur Hum - Movie Preview
newstrackindia.com –
2008-03-01
Eros Music, a division of Eros International, the London AIM listed leading integrated company within the Indian media & entertainment sector, will be releasing its first non-film album, music composer-singer Aadesh Srivastava's 'Beyond Boundaries... ... Full Article
Langda Tyagi's best friend Rajju returns
indiaglitz.com –
2006-12-21
Oscar For Omkara?
indiaglitz.com –
2006-09-09
1.Bidee - Film: Omkara; Singers: Sunidhi Chauhan, Sukhwinder Singh; Music: Vishal Bharadwaj.This rustic item number has hit the right chord with music lovers and tops the list. ... Full Article

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